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FrankWest · 08-30-2014, 01:57 PM

The Model A Mechanics Handbook by Les Andrews says nothing about indexing the pump with the cam gear? And forbids doing anything with the plug on the block along the oil pump. Perhaps that automatically takes place by the pressure of the oil pump spring. also The Complete MOdel A Ford Restoration Manual by Les Pearson, say do not unscrew the plug along the block near the shaft of the oil pump. Just pretend that it does not exist.

Strange that two experts of the model A are names LES!

I am sure someone out there has replaced a Model A oil pump.
How did you reinstall it? Does the upward pressure from the oil pump spreing automatically push the top slot of the oil pump into the proper cam??
Whats the real story? Should I just junk my car and buy a Ford Pinto?

08-30-2014, 01:57 PM	#1
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,157	reinstalling oil pump. The Model A Mechanics Handbook by Les Andrews says nothing about indexing the pump with the cam gear? And forbids doing anything with the plug on the block along the oil pump. Perhaps that automatically takes place by the pressure of the oil pump spring. also The Complete MOdel A Ford Restoration Manual by Les Pearson, say do not unscrew the plug along the block near the shaft of the oil pump. Just pretend that it does not exist. Strange that two experts of the model A are names LES! I am sure someone out there has replaced a Model A oil pump. How did you reinstall it? Does the upward pressure from the oil pump spreing automatically push the top slot of the oil pump into the proper cam?? Whats the real story? Should I just junk my car and buy a Ford Pinto?